Second-person point of view

Definition

Second-person point of view is a narrative mode in which the story is told from the perspective of 'you,' addressing the reader directly as if they are a character within the story.

Related terms

First-person point of view:

The story is narrated by one character using pronouns like 'I' or 'we.'

Third-person point of view: The story is narrated by an external voice using pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' or 'they,' not focusing on any particular character's thoughts or feelings.

Point of view shift: When there is a change in perspective throughout a story, switching between different characters' viewpoints.